Positioned in Rutherford, 43 Richard Road is not your standard upgraded home it has been re-engineered around one clear outcome: lower running costs, greater capability, and long-term practicality.
This is a property where the cost of living has genuinely been changed.
Unlike many homes where solar has been added as an afterthought, the energy infrastructure at 43 Richard Road has been carefully planned and implemented as an integrated system focused on long-term performance, reliability and future expansion capability.
This is not a standard residential solar installation. Featuring over 24kW of solar generation, substantial battery storage, three-phase integration, EV charging capability and whole-home automation, the property has been engineered as a complete energy ecosystem rather than a collection of individual upgrades.
Key energy and infrastructure features include:
• 24.57kW Fronius Gen24 solar system
• 22.08kWh fully integrated, BYD battery storage system
• Opportunity to further expand battery storage through available government incentives (subject to eligibility)
• Dual Fronius Gen 24 3-phase inverter setup
• Full 3-phase power connected to the workshop
• Fronius WattPilot integrated 22kW EV charger capable of charging directly from solar generation
• Fully electric home configuration
• Clipsal Wiser whole-home automation system
• Actron Platinum Que ducted air conditioning with individual room monitoring and control
• Designed to significantly reduce long-term household running costs
The current owner is a high-energy user, operating an electric vehicle and highly connected smart home environment, yet the system offsets electricity consumption for the current owner to the point of energy credits*1.
In a market where high energy costs continue to impact household budgets, this home offers a level of energy independence rarely seen in this price range.
The energy and technology infrastructure throughout the property represents a level of planning, integration and investment rarely found in homes of this type, delivering functionality that would be costly to recreate in today's market.
The home itself is solid, comfortable and exceptionally well maintained. While the kitchen and bathrooms remain original, they are tidy, functional and immediately usable, while also providing an opportunity for future cosmetic improvements should the next owner wish to add their own touch.
A detailed energy and infrastructure information pack is available on request.
The property is particularly well suited to:
• EV owners
• Tradespeople and electricians
• Remote workers and IT professionals
• Buyers operating a home business (STCA)*2
• Hair, beauty, studio or consulting setups (STCA)*2
• Buyers seeking dedicated workshop, storage or hobby space
• Buyers looking to future-proof against rising energy costs
The large shed has been extensively upgraded and includes insulation, internal lining, epoxy flooring, air conditioning, networking infrastructure, water connections, sewer connections and 3-phase capable power.
Combined with drive-through access from the garage to the backyard (height restrictions apply), the property offers exceptional flexibility for vehicles, trailers, equipment and workspace requirements.
Technology and connectivity throughout the property have been implemented with a focus on reliability, performance and long-term usability, including:
• Full Cat 6 cabling throughout the home and shed
• Full Ubiquiti networking system with wired access points
• Fibre NBN connection
• Clipsal Wiser Smart lighting throughout
• Clipsal Wiser Automated external roller blinds
• Actron Que Platinum fully zoned ducted air conditioning with no spill zones
